Skilled Plant Operator - Engineering

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Skilled Plant Operator – Engineering

• Permanent Full time
• Salary: $72,053 per annum ($1385 per week)
• 9-day fortnight
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ref No: 25-024

Infrastructure Management Services are seeking an individual to deliver sweeper cleaning services including, sweeping of pavements throughout the City to set programs, providing sweeping services for works crews and other areas, gully educating services, including attending to traffic accidents and fuel spills. This position requires truck driving and operation of plant and equipment.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in operating a road sweeper to programs and time frames, as well as small plant and equipment.

Successful applicants will also be required to hold the following permits/ licences:

• Appropriate plant operating certificates. In one, or all of the following:
  • Plant Operators Certificate for Skid Steer Loader.
  • Plant Operators Certificate for Front End Loader.
  • Plant Operators Certificate for Excavator.
  • Verification of competency for Sweeper Operations.
• WA ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR

Please complete a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume which covers the following selection criteria:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in operating plant equipment including Road Sweeper operations.
• Knowledge of plant maintenance, operating techniques and practices.
• Experience working in a team environment completing designated work tasks to expected standards within relevant timescales, whilst providing direction to external parties where appropriate.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Michael Diblasi, Supervisor Engineering Maintenance on 9400 4137.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close on Monday 24 February 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.